Shattered~Lashton

Five.

-Luke- 

On the way home my brother kept asking me questions. I didn't answer them. I could see his smile fall as I didn't say anything after his very first question. We pulled into the driveway and we both got out. 

"I don't have to work tonight. Do you want to go out to eat?" I shook my head, "Luke, I am sorry for asking all those questions in car. I understand you still don't want to talk." I nodded my head, heading up to my room. 

I threw my bag on the floor and collapsed on my bed. I laid there for awhile before my phone went off. I read the name and rolled my eyes. Ashton put his name in my phone but ended up putting a heart emoji after his name. 

Ashton: 

Hey. 

I didn't really feel like texting but I thought I should at least reply. 

Luke:

Hi.

My phone went off not even a minute later. 

Ashton:

Did you know that your brother is pretty cute.

Luke: 

....He's straight....and um no I didn't know that.

Ashton:

Yea....not as cute as you tho. 

I could feel my cheeks get red. I didn't reply. I knew Ashton was gay but I wasn't. Did he like me? No. That couldn't be it, nobody likes me.Maybe he was just trying to be nice.  I heard my brother call for me. I made my way downstairs to find him on the couch. 

"Wanna watch a movie?" I hesitated, but thought why not. It would at least take my mind off of things, and Ashton. 

 -after the movie- 

I went up to my room after the movie. My brother ordered pizza but I didn't have any. Trying to explain that I had a big lunch. My brother didn't believe me after all, the school food is disgusting. I changed into sweats and a different shirt. I grabbed my journal, and decided to write in it. 

January 22nd, 

I can honestly say I am happy with today. I haven't really been happy for about a year now, but today I truly felt happy. Its because of that Ashton kid. He seems like he wants to be friends.....but why? Should I trust him? Its hard for me to trust people. I'm not sure what I should do. I spoke today, and I didn't regret it. I have decided I like Ashton...but in a friend way.  -Luke 

I climbed into bed, falling asleep with a smile on my face.

My alarm went off and I got ready for school. I put on a hoodie and jeans. I fixed my hair and went downstairs. My brother was waiting for me. He dropped me off at school. 

"Have a good day." He said, after a few seconds I replied. "Bye." 

I walked into the school, keeping my head down. I got to my locker and found Ashton there. 

"Hi." I gave him a small smile and opened my locker. He didn't say anything. I could feel people looking at us but I could care less. 

"Oh look its the freak and the faggot." I heard Stark call out. 

I instantly froze, expecting some type of impact. But nothing ever came. 

"Just shut the fuck up." Ashton said after them.

"Oh look the faggot is stick up for the freak." Stark teased. 

Ashton tensed up but I gave him a look. I didn't want anything to happen today, if I had anything to do with it. 

"Just leave us the fuck alone!" Ashton said louder, people looking over at us. 

Just then the bell rang and Stark and his group left. Ashton looked at me. At this moment I realized I was slightly taller then Ashton. I let out a small laugh. 

Ashton gave me a look, "What?" I closed my locker. "I just realized Im taller then you." 

Ashton gave a confused look, acting like he didn't know this. He just shrugged his shoulders. We started walking to class, we made it on time. My teacher smiled at us. I could tell that she was happy that I was on time for once. Once in my seat I looked at Ashton and he was already looking at me. 

He looked away blushing. I looked down at my desk playing with my lip ring. I had a feeling that today was going to be a good day.

a/n:such a short chapter sorry. thanks for reading, ily.